Senate Confirms Patricia Perry as Energy Facility Siting Council’s Newest Member

The Oregon Senate has confirmed Patricia Perry of Pendleton as the newest member of the Energy Facility Siting Council. Perry was appointed by Governor Kotek and confirmed by the Senate for a term beginning October 1, 2025 through June 20, 2029.

Perry brings a strong background in planning to the council. Growing up in Pennsylvania, she attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL and has a Master’s degree in forestry. Perry has served in several community roles in Umatilla County, including her current role as Planning Director for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

“I am very appreciative of the Governor, Senate, CTUIR and coworkers’ support and am honored to be appointed and confirmed to a seat on this Council,” Perry said. “I will do my best to apply the objective and comprehensive review of items coming before the Council utilizing the experiences gained as a professional planner.”

Perry will join current council members Kent Howe, Marcy Grail, Cindy Condon, Ann Beier, and Richard Devlin. Members are selected to understand, evaluate, and deliberate complex issues associated with proposed energy facilities under state jurisdiction and how those facilities affect Oregonians, the environment, and nearby communities. The council has the authority to approve or deny site certificates to allow applicants to construct and operate an energy facility. If a site certificate is granted, the council has ongoing regulatory authority over the construction and operation of the facility. The council also regulates the transportation of radioactive materials through Oregon, the disposal of radioactive materials within the state's borders, and the decommissioning of the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant.

To learn more about the council and how to participate in the facility siting process visit the Oregon Department of Energy’s website.

New Energy Facility Siting Council Member Patricia Perry